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Bumblebees Face Hidden Metal Threat | Science News
Bumblebees are quietly suffering from hidden pollution—new research reveals they absorb up to seven times more toxic heavy metals than honeybees, even in rural areas. These metals, from soil and air near farms and industry, impair their memory, reproduction, and survival. Despite foraging in the same fields, bumblebees’ fuzzy bodies and underground nesting make them far more vulnerable. Scientists urge us to keep planting flowers—because even metal-tainted pollen can’t replace the vital support bees need to thrive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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